DA files motion of no confidence against Joburg Mayor Dada Morero

JOHANNESBURG - The Democratic Alliance (DA) has submitted a motion of no confidence against Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero, accusing him of collapsing service delivery.

The motion was filed on Wednesday morning, ahead of Morero's State of the City Address.

However, that is only likely to be heard in council in the next two weeks.

Meanwhile, it's all systems go at the Johannesburg Council in Braamfontein, where Morero will deliver his speech.

Morero will outline his top priorities for the next financial year in his State of the City Address on Wednesday.

It’s expected that resolving the water crisis, crime, and fast-tracking the rehabilitation of the inner city will feature prominently in his speech.

However, the DA believes it’s too late, claiming nothing Morero says will bring any change.

The party’s regional leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, said it's best if Morero was kicked out of office.

"The DA will not stand by while Johannesburg is hijacked by narrow political interests. We owe it to every resident to fight for a council that works, a mayor who leads, and a Speaker who upholds the rules with fairness and impartiality."

The DA has also filed a no-confidence motion against ActionSA Speaker of Council, Nobuhle Mthembu.